News
Further water security for the Brazos River Basin is closer than ever as plans for a new Austin County reservoir to accelerate with the help of the Brazos…
Austin County residents will have another opportunity to let county leaders know how they feel about data center facilities being in the area during a public…
By News Staff
When pet parents travel but have no one to watch their furry companions, boarding can be a safe and necessary option. But being away from home, adjusting to an…
By News Staff
AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today praised Attorney General Ken Paxton and President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice for launching a…
Local News
By News Staff
Robert “Bobby” Necker was elected to the city of Sealy’s Position 1 council seat during the May 2 election. Necker gained 140 early votes and then…
By Jimmy Galvan
While many may be attending the Rock the Country festival in Bellville, Sealy voters are urged to allow their voice to be heard to determine the next Place 1…
By Jimmy Galvan
The Rock the Country music festival is here and the region is ready to reap the benefits.The Rock the Country festival will take place at the Austin County…
By Jimmy Galvan
The Brazos Independent School District Board of Trustees are considering a community survey to determine the next step with Proposition B renovations planned…
Sports
The Sealy High School track team traveled to the University of Texas in Austin to compete in the state championship track meet on Thursday, May 14.There were…
The Faith Academy Bellville Track Team competed at the TAPPS State Meet on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9. The Meet was held in Waco at Midway Panther…
With the Sealy Lady Tigers enjoying a lot of success as a team this season, there is one player that has achieved a major milestone in their career. Charlee…
Opinion
Blanchard, LouisianaSent as an email to Peachtree Entertainment and shared with The Sealy News.Hi. I’m sure you are receiving MANY of these types of messages…
Texas will need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to keep up with water demand, according to a draft 2027 state water plan approved last week, the…
Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) this week was named as the Chair of the Sunset Advisory Commission by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as he released a slate of new…
SUBHED: BORDER WALL THROUGH BIG BEND APPARENTLY ON HOLDAfter public outcry, a physical border wall through Big Bend National Park appears to be on hold, The…
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn last week reversed his opposition to changing the Senate’s filibuster rules, writing in an op-ed that legislation in that chamber should…
To Sealy and Austin County residents,On behalf of C.H.A.M.P. I would like to thank all of you for your awesome support of our Lenten Fish Fries this year at…
As we watch over our government, it’s often about the money.Are taxpayer dollars being spent wisely on social programs, road projects and employee pay? Can we…
Nearly 4.5 million Texans voted in the Democratic and Republican primaries, according to The Texas Tribune, surpassing recent turnout numbers. A total of 2.3…
Obituaries
CARL ELDON WEBERCarl Eldon Weber, of Sealy, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Jan. 28, 2026. Carl was born on July 20, 1954 in Big Springs…
Jan. 20, 1962- Feb. 11, 2026 Mark McMahon was born on Jan. 20, 1962, in Orange, Texas, to Jerry McMahon (1939– 2015) and Peggy Kindred McMahon. As the son of a…
It is with deep love and sorrow that Edward (“Ed”) Janda, born in Sealy, Texas, on February 28, 1943, passed into the loving arms of God on Jan. 29, 2026.…
Ursula Louise Hielscher Kutra, passed away peacefully on the date of our Lord, Jan. 30, 2026, in New Braunfels, at the age of 83 years.She is survived by her…
Carla Dycus, 81, passed away peacefullyon Jan. 11, 2026.Carla Marie McClung was born on Feb. 16, 1944, at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston to Lyle and Rose…
Esther Frances Merritt left for her heavenly home, at the age of 85, on Jan. 7, 2026. She was lovingly known to her family as Nanny or Queen Esther.She was…
Albina Mitchell, 84, of Sealy, Texas, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on April 18, 1941, in Chappell…
Karen Beverly Godwin, lovingly known as Mama Bear, Care Bear, or Grammy by those closest to her, passed away peacefully at her home on December 24, 2025. This…
